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Contrariness Definition & Meaning

contrariness
noun
  1. deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
  2. a fussy and eccentric disposition

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What does contrariness mean?
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline a fussy and eccentric disposition
What part of speech is contrariness?
Contrariness is a noun.
How many definitions does contrariness have?
Contrariness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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